Bruner makes sure of De Vere

AMERICAN Jerry Bruner put the memory of one of his most devastating losses behind him when he closed with a fine three-under-par 69 to claim a four-shot victory over Scotland’s John Chillas at the De Vere Northumberland Seniors Classic at Slaley Hall.

Two years ago the diminutive American saw the De Vere title wrested from his grasp when Australia’s Noel Ratcliffe holed a 100-yard wedge shot on the final hole to pip him by a single shot.

But this time there was to be no repeat after he raced to the turn in two-under-par 34 and then came home in 35 to finish on 14-under-par 202.